Taking the stress out of travelling with children
*Updated for 2026* Travelling in itself can sometimes be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience, but travelling with children? Well, I’m sure most of you know… Read more
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What happens if your rental car breaks down?
It can be daunting if your rental car breaks down, especially if you are driving abroad. Fear not, at Zest we only work with providers… Read more
Renting a car with driver assist technology
*Updated for 2025* Modern cars are equipped with impressive technology that you may not have in your car at home such as a touchscreen heads-up… Read more
Glovebox guide to electric car hire
Electric car hire is becoming increasingly available as sustainable travel becomes a higher priority for consumers. However, it is little different from renting a standard… Read more
Which? Recommended Provider 2023
We’ve done it again! For the 6th year in a row Zest Car Rental has been declared as the Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker in… Read more
Electric car rental: What to expect for the future
Due to the growing popularity of EVs and environmentally conscious travel, electric car rental has started to see more availability within provider fleets. The emergence… Read more
April Fools! New diesel generator addon for electric vehicles!
From April 1st we’ll be adding a new optional added local extra available in select rental locations! From €8 per day, you can rent the compact… Read more
Shuttlebus guide for airport car rental
You’re booking airport car rental, but you notice that a shuttlebus is needed to take you to your car instead of the usual “pick-up at… Read more
A guide to Portugal toll roads
*Updated for 2025* Toll roads in Portugal can be confusing… But fear not, we’ve cleared it up for you! Whether you’re planning to avoid tolls… Read more
ETIAS – the new visa waiver for Europe in 2025
*Updated for 2024* From November 2023 (now postponed to 2025), under the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), non-EU citizens travelling to the… Read more
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